York Guidebook
Sightseeing
York Minster
DeangateLess than 10 minutes' walk from the property
Lots of interesting shops along the street, including Monk Bar Chocolates and York Ghost Merchants (queues form down the street for this shop, so get there early to avoid the crowds!)
91 locals recommend
Shambles
ShamblesLots of interesting shops along the street, including Monk Bar Chocolates and York Ghost Merchants (queues form down the street for this shop, so get there early to avoid the crowds!)
York Art Gallery
Exhibition SquareJust 10 minutes' from the property – home to the Yorkshire Museum and surrounded by gardens. Local ice cream stall is situated by the main entrance!
127 locals recommend
Museum Gardens
Museum StreetJust 10 minutes' from the property – home to the Yorkshire Museum and surrounded by gardens. Local ice cream stall is situated by the main entrance!
Food scene
Situated just outside the city centre, "Bishy Road" has loads of independent shops, cafés and bars. More info here: www.bishyroad.net
15 locals recommend
Bishopthorpe Road
Bishopthorpe RoadSituated just outside the city centre, "Bishy Road" has loads of independent shops, cafés and bars. More info here: www.bishyroad.net
Just next to Shambles is their outdoor market, with lots of street food vendors.
33 locals recommend
Shambles Market
5 Silver StJust next to Shambles is their outdoor market, with lots of street food vendors.
Restaurants
Vegan restaurant serving burgers, kebabs, fried chick'n, cocktails and vegan soft-serve. Situated directly under the property!
7 locals recommend
Döner Summer Spark York
40 GillygateVegan restaurant serving burgers, kebabs, fried chick'n, cocktails and vegan soft-serve. Situated directly under the property!
Beautiful pub on Lendal with huge range of beers and wines, plus a bottle shop. They also have a smaller site on Stonegate, which serves food.
12 locals recommend
House Of Trembling Madness, Lendal
14 LendalBeautiful pub on Lendal with huge range of beers and wines, plus a bottle shop. They also have a smaller site on Stonegate, which serves food.
Los Moros
15-17 Grape LnCentral North African restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating
Obvious choice but a must-see if you're visiting York (just get there early to avoid the queues!)
147 locals recommend
Bettys Café Tea Rooms
6-8 St. Helen’s SquareObvious choice but a must-see if you're visiting York (just get there early to avoid the queues!)
Cresci Pizzeria
20 PiccadillyBest pizza in York, with great vegetarian and vegan options too